Mind Training

Seven practices to train our minds to be less preoccupied with ourselves.

An explanation of “Seven Point Mind Training” with elaboration on points from the lam-rim graded path.

The works of Shantideva and Atisha laid the foundation for training the mind.

The entire scope of mind training to transform negative attitudes into positive ones is summarized in eight verses.

Life goes much more smoothly when we don't make a big deal out of the everyday ups and downs that occur.

By training our minds through developing patience, we are able to refrain from returning harm to others.

Teachings on changing our attitudes toward self and others through mind training (lojong), enabling us to turn any situation we encounter into a path to enlightenment.

In eight short verses, Langri Tangpa summarizes the essence of the mind training teachings (lojong) rooted in Shantideva’s “Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior” and Atisha’s “Garland of Bodhisattva Gems.”

Mind training is a method for transforming negative circumstances into positive ones through improving our attitudes toward them.

Only by patiently and compassionately dealing with difficult people can we train our minds.